Issued by: General Administration & Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department, Government of Odisha

Order No: 1533  |  Date: 15 January 2026

The General Administration & Public Grievance Department has issued a Standing Order granting permanent permission / No Objection Certificate (NOC) in favour of all officers and employees working under its administrative control for appearing in various recruitment examinations or for applying for jobs elsewhere.

The decision has been taken as a large number of applications were being received throughout the year for issue of individual NOCs, causing administrative delays and inconvenience to employees.

Conditions Attached to Standing Permission / NOC

1. The employee shall not neglect official duties or responsibilities for appearing in any examination or applying for any job.
2. Prior permission of the Competent Authority for leave and Headquarters leaving permission must be obtained, wherever required, by producing admit card or equivalent documents.
3. This standing permission shall not be treated as automatic permission to relieve the employee from service.
4. In case of selection, the employee must seek approval of GA&PG Department through proper channel for being relieved.

Key Highlights of the Order

• This order shall be treated as the official Standing Permission / NOC
• No individual permission or NOC will be issued henceforth
• All pending NOC applications will not be processed
• This order supersedes all previous orders, guidelines or circulars

Who is eligible for this standing permission?

All officers and employees working under the administrative control of GA&PG Department.

Is individual NOC still required?

No. Individual permission or NOC is no longer required.

Does this mean automatic relieving after selection?

No. Separate approval of GA&PG Department is required for relieving.

Does this order override earlier instructions?

Yes, this order supersedes all previous orders, circulars and guidelines.